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2000 Nissan Maxima electrical complaints

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Filed Nov 6, 2006 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · NJ

At 45k miles, I had to replace all six ignition coils in my 2000 nissan maxima. I also had to replace a single coil approximately 2 years while the car was under warranty. The car was idling rough this time.

Filed Nov 1, 2006 · Electrical · 35,415 miles · PA

All six ignition coils failed.

Filed Oct 31, 2006 · Electrical · 68,498 miles · TN

2000 nissan maxima engine misfire poor acceleration defective coil packs. Service advisor recommends replacing all six coil packs with new design @ my expense. Replaced one defective coil pack & spark plug in that cylinder.

Filed Oct 25, 2006 · Electrical · 93,760 miles · GA

Ignition coils failed causing service engine soon light to illuminate. Code was reset after the first time, and on 10-23-06 it returned again with a code of p1320. Engine had misfired between 10-02-06 and 10-23-06 and had exhibited extended cranking time for approximately 1 month before. Starter and battery were replaced before incident. Replacement of starter and batter was likely unnecessary because problem was likely the ignition coils. Car also exhibited loss of power.

Filed Aug 26, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 45,000 miles · VA

2000 nissan maxima. Problem with engine misfiring related to ntb01059. Problem continues to recur though coil packs (6) are replaced. This is expensive. Nissan knows about it. There are websites and petitions with over 3000 names of people having this recurring problem.

Filed Aug 1, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 60,000 miles · CA

I have the same engine ignition coil problem as listed throughout your site and the internet by thousands of other 2000 nissan maxima owners. The service engine light is on, the car is barely running because of these faulty ignition coils which the dealer recommend I have replaced for over $1000. Nissan refuses to address this defect with a recall. Something needs to happen. First they told it was the spark plugs which I had replaced. Then it was these coils, the car just keeps getting worse daily. Stalling, barely accelerating, can't take it on the highway because it barely moves. Accelerator fails often, sometimes there is no response from pushing the gas pedal down. The fumes coming from the car indicate that gas is being wasted. Also getting terrible gas mileage. Please help.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Electrical · CA

Consumer complaint concerning 2000 maxima ndis coil defect recall. *kb ***nar*** six ignition coils were replaced.

Filed Jul 13, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 59,100 miles · CA

2000 maxima had problems with the ignition coil assembly. *ts the AC compressor was replaced. The malfunction indicator light illuminated. The dealer recommended replacing all 6 coils, because it could not be determine which coils were defective.

Filed Jun 15, 2006 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · TN

Ignition coil failure on well maintained 2000 maxima created dangerous driving situation, car would "stall" pressing accelerator accomplished nothing as if vehicle were "starving" for fuel; advised to have all 6 coils replaced (mechanic believes these had already been replaced once before - car was purchased used w/ 25,000 miles) current repair nearly $1000, also additional cost to replace oxygen sensor and fuel regulator; based on number of similar complaints, this should be of concern to nissan and should warrant a recall or at the least, some assistance with cost; wondering if "class action" type lawsuit advisable to gain nissan's attention.

Filed May 22, 2006 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · SC

Service engine light came on and took vehicle to dealership for a diagnostic. Service manager stated he could not tell me which ignition coil needed to be replaced. Told me to drive the car until light started blinking or car cut back so much that it wouldn't be drivable. Or I could have all 6 coils replaced for $1200. After research and testimonies from other owners, this seems to be a problem with all 2000 maxima's. This was my first nissan and will be my last.

Filed May 19, 2006 · Electrical · OK

Problems with ignition coils on vehicle.*mr the vehicle's ignition coil failed which caused the service engine soon light to illuminate on the dash.

Filed Apr 28, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

My 2000 nissan maxima has been experience problems with the "check engine soon" light. A dealer hooked it up to a computer and indicated a code of p1320 - faulty coil - misfire on cylinder 4. He told me in his experience with 2000 nissan maximas he can replace one, but customer will be back because the coils are defective and other will eventually go. I feel since they are defective cylinders, nissan should recall the parts.

Filed Apr 26, 2006 · Electrical · 85,580 miles · GA

Service engine soon light came on and engine started misfiring. Took car to nissan dealership and was quoted $900 to replace defective ignition coils. Car has 85000 miles.

Filed Apr 21, 2006 · Electrical · 58,000 miles · NY

My 2000 nissan maxima constantly knocks and pings when I try to accelerate on the highway or up a hill causing a dangerous condition on a entrance ramp or when attempting to pass. I have been told by nissan dealers that the ignition coils need to be replaced (for $1000) and there is a technical service bulletin issue by the federal safety agency to do so. I consider this a dangerous situation that nissan should be responsible for and I would like to see a recall to cover the cost of this defeat.

Filed Mar 30, 2006 · Electrical · WA

Ses light comes on constantly, gets annoying, makes you think your not safe like something's wrong. Turns out to be ignition coils. Doing research, found hundreds if not thousands of cases where the 2000 maxima had ignition coil failure anywhere from 18k to 90k miles. This causes fouled plugs, misfires, failure to start, and loss of power.

Filed Mar 25, 2006 · Electrical · 89,988 miles · CA

2000 nissan maxima se has serious issue with it's computer control. An engine code of po 403.

Filed Mar 24, 2006 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · NY

The ignition coils on my well maintained 2000 maxima gle have all gone bad 2 times since purchasing the car. It has cost me a total of $750 to replace. Nissan has recognized that there is an issue with the coils and refuse to replace them.

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 17,000 miles · NY

Beginning at 17,000 miles and continuing to 73,000 miles repeated harness wiring breaks resulting in engine coil failure, emission control malfunctions, catalytic converter failure, and engine misfiring. Car lost power and became unusable for brief time periods. Apprehensive driving car for fear of problem occurring unexpectedly. Car had been repaired eight times. Emission control module replaced and emission control system reprogrammed. Coils replaced on several occasions and frayed wires repaired. Catalytic converter replaced.

Filed Feb 27, 2006 · Electrical · 75,400 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated the ignition coil was faulty. The vehicle stalled one time and misfired at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for diagnostics. The mechanic determined the ignition coil was the problem; although no repairs were made.

Filed Feb 26, 2006 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · WA

My 2000 maxima has 82000 miles on it, and this is the second time I have had to replace ignition coils since I bought the car in december 2004 (with 69000 miles on it). I have learned that this is an incredibly common problem with 2000 maximas. If I had known I was going to have so many problems, I definitely would have bought a different car. Nissan's ignition coils should be investigated and recalled.

Filed Feb 25, 2006 · Electrical · TX

Service engine soon light came on at 68000 miles. Took to dealer and they informed me that it was a p1320 code and that the primary ignition coil #4 was faulty. They wanted me to have all 6 ignition coils replaced and all 6 spark plugs for a total of $912. This is a problem that is plaguing a lot of other people. The problem is causing misfiring and rough idling.

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · MA

2000 nissan maxima with 42000 mile in otherwise excellent condition, generates pre-ignition knock. Has been diagnosed and shown nissan service bulletin no: ec01-023 - ntb01-059 indicating frequent premature failure of such parts. Nissan to-date has not issued a recall or expressed willingness to pay for such repairs to the tune of about $800 per vehicle. Such widespread failing, obviously defective parts should be replaced by the manufacturer.

Filed Feb 22, 2006 · Electrical · 93,385 miles · NJ

I have a 2000 nissan maxima after looking on the internet for parts to fix my car I came across a site called car survey about people with 2000 maximas complaining about the same problem with there car. Reading further into it I have the same problem with my car. The car stalls in drive and in park this is a real problem for all of us considering that nissan wants about 1,000 dollars to fix this problem which I believe and a lot of people believe are the coils. This is a lot of money to most of us trying to raise a family and do not have that type of money. When I bought this maxima I was thinking I bought a nice reliable car, not knowing about this problem which a lot of people have experienced already. I am hoping that this letter among others will further convince nissan to do something about this problem considering it seems to be a defect in these cars thank you very much.

Filed Feb 11, 2006 · Electrical · 23,203 miles · CA

Cylinder misfire- problems with the electrical system. Car unable to be driven due to potential safety issues. Replaced 6 coils, replaced egi wiring harness, replaced air filter, throttle body service, replaced battery. Over $3,000.00 worth of repairs.

Filed Feb 10, 2006 · Electrical · 46,000 miles · CT

My 2000 nissan maxima with only 46,000 miles on it needed a major repair that ended up costing me $1,000. The repair was the replacement of all cylinder coils because they were misfiring.

Filed Jan 24, 2006 · Electrical · FL

Nissan maxima 2000 ignition coils were replaced today at an astronomical price on a relatively new vehicle with average miles. Research indicates this vehicle has prematurely failing ignition coils and problem is pervasive. The federal safety agency should force a recall since clearly this is a manufacturer defect.

Filed Jan 24, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 23,540 miles · CT

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. The check engine light was reset by the dealership, however it illuminated again. Upon further inspection, the dealership personnel discovered the oxygen sensor and the coil pack needed to be replaced. Updated 02/07/06.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · MO

I have a 2000 nissan maxima that is experiencing the same problem as thousands of other purchasers of this same model. With 79,000 miles, the check engine light comes on and the code indicates that there is a problem with the ignition coils. I have attempted to replace the plugs but the service engine light comes back on after a couple days. The quoted repair cost is $800. Based on the large volume of complaints, this is a problem that should be subject to a recall by nissan.

Filed Jan 6, 2006 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · VA

Ignition coil failure on 2000 nissan maxima se.

Filed Jan 3, 2006 · Electrical · 131,000 miles · GA

Ignition coils have failed again. !st failure was at 36,800 miles. Cost of $680.00, 2nd at 131,000. Cost ??. Fails in the winter.

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